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Evaporation Investigation

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Type:

Lesson Plan

Audience:

Formal

Keywords:

evaporation, condensation, precipitation, transpiration, ice, liquid, gas, phases

Summary:

This lesson is primarily for elementary school teachers who are looking for a hands-on inquiry based activity to teach their students about evaporation.

Real World: Global Cloud Observation Day

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Weather

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.D

Keywords:

clouds, atmosphere, water vapor, evaporation, condensation, aerosols, condensation nuclei

Summary:

Learn about precipitation and how clouds are formed. Find out why scientists study clouds and how you can help NASA collect cloud observation data as part of the Students' Cloud Observation OnLine, or S'COOL, Project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Primary Topic:

All Topics

Type:

Basic Page

Summary:

A list of frequently asked questions about precipitation.

NASA Earth Science: Water Cycle

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Earth Systems

Type:

Article

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.C

Keywords:

circulation, oceans, salinity, water vapor, groundwater

Summary:

This article explains the basics behind the water cycle and includes many good visuals. It provides some good background information about our water cycle as well as providing students with many real-world applications.

USGS Water Cycle Diagram

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Type:

Image

Audience:

Informal

Keywords:

evaporation, condensation, precipitation, groundwater, runoff, snowmelt, evapotranspiration

Summary:

A diagram of the water cycle showing evaporation, condensation, precipitation and more.

The Water Cycle - Featuring Molecule Man!

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Satellites

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, 6 - 8, K - 5

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.C, ESS2.D

Keywords:

evaporation, transpiration, condensation, satellite constellation

Summary:

This video (4:56) uses a combination of cartoon characters, a scientist, and a series of different Earth-observing satellites with data animations to teach the various parts of the water cycle.

Investigating the Climate System: Clouds

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Water Properties, Energy Cycle

Type:

Lesson Plan

Audience:

Formal, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.A

Keywords:

clouds, energy cycle, climate, condensation

Summary:

A downloadable PDF lesson plan which explores clouds and their role in Earth systems.

The Water Cycle - Animation

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, Formal, General

Standards:

ESS2.C

Keywords:

evaporation, condensation, groundwater, animations

Summary:

This animation shows the entire process of the water cycle throughout the course of a day.

Earth's Water Cycle

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Weather and Climate

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, 6 - 8, General

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ETS2.A, ETS2.B

Keywords:

freshwater, evaporation, condensation

Summary:

This animation uses Earth science data from a variety of sensors on NASA Earth observing satellites as well as cartoons to describe Earth's water cycle and the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth.